In a post on his X platform, Savula affirmed that the Luhya community would rally behind President William Ruto for a second term in office until 2032.
“We are telling Cleophas Malala that the Mulembe nation will not support his candidate (Gachagua),” Savula stated.
“Kumi bila break,” he added in an apparent endorsement of Ruto's second term.
Savula was responding to Malala’s speech on Monday, in which Malala claimed that the Luhya community was ready to collaborate with Gachagua and other leaders to challenge President Ruto in 2027.
Malala argued that a new political movement was forming and would be embraced by all Kenyans, including the Mulembe nation.
“We must deliver the country. We can’t wait any longer. A new party is emerging, and it will not be a party solely for the Mountain, as some claim. I want to assure you that we are committed to working with you,” Malala told Gachagua.
He added that while certain forces seek to isolate the people of Mount Kenya, the Western region would stand with Gachagua.
“I have heard them say they will sideline the Mountain, but I want to assure the people of the central region that you have allies in the Western region,” Malala stated.
Malala further noted that on December 29, he invited Gachagua to Kakamega, where he spent only four hours, whereas President Ruto had planned a six-day visit, suggesting that Ruto was panicking.
Malala has remained a strong ally of Gachagua after both were ousted from the ruling party’s leadership ranks.
